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The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Stanford University

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Fountain
Pet-friendly
Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3901 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

What's nearby

  • Stanford University - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Googleplex - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Stanford Shopping Center - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Stanford University Medical Center - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • California Ave Station - 3 min drive
  • Whisman Station - 9 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪State Of Mind Slice House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fambrini's Terrace Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

Hotel near Stanford University
Located close to Googleplex and Shoreline Amphitheatre, The Nest Hotel Palo Alto provides free full breakfast, a free manager's reception, and concerts and live shows. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a firepit.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and outdoor furniture
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and evening entertainment
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 54 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Quality Inn Stanford/Silicon Valley
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Palo Alto Quality Inn
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Nest Hotel Palo Alto pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Nest Hotel Palo Alto?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Nest Hotel Palo Alto located?

Located in Ventura, this hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Stanford University and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Stanford Shopping Center. Googleplex and Shoreline Amphitheatre are also within 6 mi (10 km). California Ave Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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The Nest Hotel Palo Alto Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is wonderful. Love staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quite and modern
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Nice clean hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

denise

Liked: Cleanliness
Outdoor sitting for breakfast nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

vivian

Always pleased when I stay at The Nest
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrike

Liked: Amenities
They are very accommodating and I love how check out is at 12pm instead of 11am. That extra hour makes a huge difference!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place but, saturday noght felt like the walls were paper.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Namiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Minimal and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here!

Great spot - cute, comfy, clean, convenient. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tesala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great staff, the room was very nice and the bed was super soft!! Great price and the wine bar was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oxana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this quaint hotel! The room was modern and clean, the staff was friendly, and the fire pit was an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the outside seating areas, and the wine & beer bar. All the staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, fantastic service, has a gym. I love this place :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super happy with my stayed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient location, friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly, helpful staff, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel, recently redone. Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing unique or special. Just a well-maintained hotel with a nice room and minimum breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jimmy

Liked: Amenities
Great property. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thus property checks all the boxes: gym, outdoor fireplace and fountains, with plenty of comfortable seating. They also have wine, beer, soft drinks, and an indoor fireplace, in the lobby. Pet friendly, and very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025